US Bridges

US0190 over Creek

Good

St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana · 1.0 M SW of LA 25 · Structure no. 625200303100341

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,522
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US0190 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US0190 over Creek in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Louisiana average of 43 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,522 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,774 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 88 ft wide.

CarriesUS0190
CrossesCreek
Location1.0 M SW of LA 25
RouteU.S. Route 190
Coordinates30.49266, -90.1256
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,522 (2021)
Projected traffic13,774 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US0190 over Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US0190 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US0190 over Creek carry?

About 12,522 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US0190 over Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns US0190 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.